2 hurt in truck-train crash near Midale, Sask.

Truck pushed along tracks and into town

Two people were injured following a crash Thursday involving a pickup truck and train. (RCMP)

Two people were injured following a crash involving a pickup truck and train on Thursday near Midale, Sask.

RCMP said the crash happened at an uncontrolled rail crossing around noon.

A 22-year-old passenger in the truck was airlifted to hospital in Regina with serious injuries. The other person in the truck, a 25-year-old man who was driving, also had injuries that police said were not life-threatening.

Both are from Estevan.

Police noted the impact of the crash pushed the vehicle within the town's limits from the edge of Midale.

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